12/01/2025
It is with a heavy heart that I am announcing the dissolution of CHASE, effective 12/31/25.
CHASE was established mostly to be able to immediately pull animals from the Putnam shelter, and with all the great changes and updates, I feel we have accomplished what we set out to do.
When I started with PCAS, we first worked for a few years networking. We were only allowed to pull those at risk of euthenization, (the sick, seniors, puppies, kittens, bottle babies, pregnant or behavioral issue cats and dogs). Networking them took time since only non profits could pull them. In that period, many would pass or be euthenized. So for us to immediately pull them to safety, I established CHASE. Over the years with the help of our phenomenal fosters, and accepting rescue partners we were able to save literally thousands!
I’m so very grateful for the changes at this shelter, as well as the community support, the fosters, transport drivers, the adopters and for the rescue partners who contributed to the amount of dogs, cats, rabbits and so many other critters that were given a chance at forever! It couldn’t have happened without every single one of you that supported us.
I did have bigger plans for CHASE that I just couldn’t bring to fruition, unfortunately. I have cried tears of heartbreak and utter joy over the years, but I have zero regrets on the work we were able to do for the animals and our community.
We do, however, still have outstanding vet bills (around $1500) that we need to pay off. We have some remaining items I will be posting in a week or so in an effort to fundraise to help get them PIF, so stay tuned for that!
Once again, with a lump in my throat, a tear in my eye and an ache in my heart (goodbyes are hard), I thank you all so very much for helping us save so many furbabies that are now loving life!